The Embrace of Unreason

The narrative delves into the political, social, and religious shifts in France between the World Wars, highlighting the departure from Enlightenment ideals towards authoritarianism and the rise of Fascism and anti-Semitism. Frederick Brown utilizes contemporary newspaper articles, journals, and literature to analyze the impact of the Dreyfus Affair and the resulting ideological clashes. This exploration reveals how these forces contributed to an era marked by violence and intense nationalism, offering a fresh perspective on a tumultuous period in French history.